I have a 1 1/2 yr old Basenji mix that we adopted about 4 weeks ago. Her name is Josie. We have a 5 yr old Cardigan, Finnegan. Glad to have found this place.
Most people incorrectly use the terms dominant and dominance with regard to dogs. Here is a good blog post by Dr. Sophia Yin on the topic.
http://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/dominance_in_dogs_is_not_a_personality_trait